ORANGEBURG, S.C. — The staff at South Carolina State is coming together for new head football coach Chennis Berry who announced several personnel moves late Saturday night.
Johnathan Williams will serve as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, while Jordan Odaffer with serve as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.
Williams and Odaffer were previously on Berry’s staff at Benedict College.
Williams oversaw an offense which averaged nearly 40 points per game put up more than 5,000 yards of total offense.
Uncer Odaffer, the defense allowed only 3.9 yards per play which was first in the nation. The Tigers ranked second nationally with 49 sacks and third with 30 turnovers generated.
Other newcomers to the Bulldog Coaching staff include Kevin King (special teams coordinator/safeties coach), Gary Howard (defensive line), Connor Loper (tight ends), and Michael Styles Jr. (cornerbacks). Berry will retain veteran coach David Blanchard who has nearly 30 years on the SCSU coaching staff. Blanchard will coach defensive tackles and also serve as Director of Alumni Relations/Director of Player Development. Also retained was Nashan Goddard as offensive line coach. The former Gamecock standout and veteran coach won two Super Bowls during his NFL career,
Chris Parrott will remain on the staff in an off-the-field role as Director of Recruiting/Academic Coordinator. The Bulldog leader will complete his coaching staff with the hiring of a running backs coach, wide receivers coach, director of football operations/chief of staff and video coordinator/director of creative content.